1/12/26 Matthew 1 / Genesis 21
Matthew 1:24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. 25 But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.
Genesis 21:1 The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. 2 She became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age. This happened at just the time God had said it would. 3 And Abraham named their son Isaac. 4 Eight days after Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as God had commanded. 5 Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born.
Gods timing is not my timing and i know this but i also know that He is faithful and as odd as it may seem i see that He speaks and tells us but then He give it later to others as the faith is exposed
What i am talking about is that i am walking in the things with God that He told those before me and what He has shared with me will be for who goes next and the testimony of life in each of us will bring the light to the work of God
To apply this i need to believe the things that God has told me and pass them on and at the same time see and receive the things that he spoke to my Mom and Dad / there is a lot for all of us
I see the pain and the work in this and the ways that it unfolds with what seem to be the lacks of our past but it is what is from the heart / who is going to cry out more that the parents that came from nothing or those that are walking in the darkness of today / one leads another / personal relationship with God let us all see and feel the heart of God to be apart of building the Kingdom
“And Joseph her [promised] husband, being a just and righteous man and not wanting to expose her publicly to shame,”
Matthew 1:19 AMP
“, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me…”
Genesis 21:23 ESV
I have to remain steadfast in my actions, reactions, morals, values, and principles no matter what the circumstances, issues, or situations are. My reliance upon Father God must always remain strong and true. Trusting in Him to bring me through it all.
I need to maintain my awareness of general courtesies, customs, and protocols. Regardless of my actual location. Despite various circumstances, I need to hold fast to my travels along God’s roadway. Rise above them with God’s assistance and assurance.
As believers we are called to set the example. To be the ones who actually do walk the talk. But, we are not doormats either. Give what we get, standing up for our beliefs, and automatically providing respect, until it’s undeserved. That’s all apart of the journeys. Not backing down. Not retaliating, but turning it over to God.